Beta-lactam antibiotic

Okay, so picture this - your body has a lot of tiny organisms called bacteria living in it. Some of these bacteria can make you sick, and that's where antibiotics come in.

There are many different types of antibiotics, but one of them is called a beta-lactam antibiotic. This is a special kind of medicine that fights off certain types of bacteria by attacking something called their cell wall.

Think of a bacterial cell as a little house. Just like a house needs strong walls to keep everything inside safe, a bacterial cell needs a strong cell wall to keep all its insides protected. But beta-lactam antibiotics come in and break down that wall, kind of like a wrecking ball breaking down a house.

Once the cell wall is broken, the bacteria can't survive anymore and they die. And that means you get better!

Beta-lactam antibiotics come in different forms like pills, injections, and even creams. Your doctor will decide which one is right for you and your sickness.